Winter’s Almost Over. Time to Buy a (Really Cheap) Parka.
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As any good-deal hunter knows, the best time to buy something is actually the worst time to buy something: when you don’t need it anymore. With spring right around the corner, I’ve noticed plenty of winter gear hitting the sales bins for as much as 70 to 80 percent off, and some of the best deals are on winter coats. Right now, you can find Patagonia parkas for 30 percent off, Gap puffers for 60 percent off, and North Faces for under $200. Sure, you won’t need it for much longer this season, but you’ll be grateful you bit the bullet come November. Below, I’ve rounded up the best warm, well-reviewed parkas for women, men, and kids on sale for big discounts right now.
Women’s parkas
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A reliable black coat that will last you years. It has 600-fill-power down and can handle temperatures as low as zero-degrees Fahrenheit.
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This maximum-warmth jacket is available in six lovely earth tones (and is just $80 now).
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It’s also on sale in plus sizes 1x to 3x.
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Not cheap, but under $500 is a good deal on aWoolrichcoat. It’s got a 90-10 duck-down ratio, spacious hood, water-repellent fabric, and sophisticated colorways.
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Uniqlo makes our favorite women’s parka thanks to it’s unassuming design and light weight. This short parka is similarly simple and warm — and currently $50 off. Sizes vary by colorway, so be sure to check all the colors.
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Athleta’s sale section is teeming with excellent deals right now, including this over-half-off puffer. It’s a great lightweight layer for colder commutes.
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For those who like a relaxed, oversize fit and lots of fluff, Free People’s Cotton Candy Puffer is it.
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Gap Big Puff Jacket
Gap’s Big Puff jacket features ribbed storm cuffs, a faux-fur trim, and a cinched waist complete with a tie belt. It’s filled with PrimaLoft P.U.R.E., which apparently produces half as much carbon emission as traditional manufacturing methods.
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This non-filled version is a tad longer and would make a good transitional jacket from winter to spring.
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REI’s in-house clothing brand is already cheaper than most, and now its 650-fill-power duck down coat is $160. It has a lined hood and comes in four colors: black, ocher, green (pictured here), and clay.
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Here’s an option from Levi’s that’s definitely among the brand’s more fashionable options.
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The cheapest you’ll ever find a Patagonia parka. Bet.
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If you’ve already got the Strategist-beloved ThermoBall slippers, it just makes sense to get the matching jacket.
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The plus-size version, which goes up to 3X, is also on sale.
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This is more heavy duty than it looks: It boasts a two-layer waterproof shell and is insulated with 850-fill-power goose down.
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If you’re looking for a parka to tackle the slopes in, Mountain Hardwear’s Firefall is a good bet (and $90 off right now).
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Another good option for snowy days, this North Face is insulated with 600-fill-power recycled waterfowl down.
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I love the color of this Cotopaxi coat.
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For the eco-conscious, the Recycled Planet Company’s Dida parka is crafted from 100 percent recycled polyester (mostly derived from plastic water bottles) and 85 percent repurposed down. It also features recycled two-way front zippers.
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Same ecofriendly materials, but this one has a hood and horizontal puffs.
Men’s parkas
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For our fashionable friends looking for warmth and a bit of style.
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A simple lightweight layer for just $20.
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This jacket’s four snap-closure pockets and water-resistant nylon fabric will keep you and your essentials safe and sound.
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Zella Raid Longline Puffer Jacket
Leave it to Zella (Nordstrom’s in-house brand) to have a superb (and now sub-$100) parka on sale.
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The most parka-looking parka I ever did see. It has a removable faux-fur ruff, recycled fleece-lined hand warmer, and PrimaLoft filling (spun from recycled plastic bottles). And it’s marked way down right now.
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In our guide to the best men’s parkas, the owner of a Seattle-based boat-tour company recommended Mountain Hardwear’s hoodie for its warmth and range of motion. I found the parka version, which is a bit more heavy duty, on sale in mustard yellow at the brand’s website and in Army green at REI.
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Promises not to swish.
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A classic North Face parka, now $120 off. It’s waterproof, made from recycled nylon and polyester, and insulated with 600-fill-power recycled waterfowl down.
Kids’ parkas
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This cozy waterproof jacket grows with your child. When the time comes, you can extend the length of the sleeves by 1.5 inches with some quick and easy seam-ripping, all thanks to Columbia’s Outgrown design system.
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Help your little one stand out in the crowd with this windproof, water-repellent, and recycled-fleece lined coat. It’s now just $63, which is a much easier price to stomach for something they’ll grow out of.
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